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Dr Carlsson speaks before an audience

Speakers Bureau

Professionals from Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute are sometimes available to give talks to community groups, academic and health care audiences, and other professional or student groups.

Virtual and in person talks are available. Find more information and place a request by contacting Badger Talks.

Members of the media can request interviews with our staff and researchers through UW Health Communications:

  • Emily Greendonner, UW Health Communications press secretary, phone: 608-516-9154, or email
  • Jessica Geraci-Perez, UW Health Communications Media Strategist, phone: 608-220-1514 or email

Some of the experts available through Badger Talks include:

Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, WAI Director

Sterling Johnson, PhD, WAI Associate Director

Jody Krainer, MSW, LCSW, Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Manager

Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, Assistant Professor

Kimberly Mueller, PhD, Assistant Professor

Ozioma Okonkwo, PhD, Assistant Professor

Carol Van Hulle, PhD, Associate Scientist

Art Walaszek, WAI Public Health Leader

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